Dharamkot Centre - Dharamsala

Description

Our centre in Dharamkot, Dharamshala

The Dharamkot Centre operates from March until the end of October.

Established in 1985, the Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Centre in Dharamkot was built with the desire to give visitors a feeling of inspiration and devotion, and also to encourage a sensitivity and gratitude for our natural environment, which in itself is devotion to the highest principle of nature - Prakruti.

The Yoga Hall provides all the practical needs for students, as well as unique artistic beauty. The land surrounding the structure is given as much care and significance as the Yoga Hall itself. Being just a bare piece of land when we started, our Centre is now home to 150 trees, plenty of flowers, roses and shrubs, as well as four ponds to attract wildlife.

The Centre is located in Village Dharamkot, just above McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala and operates during the Spring, Summer and Autmn Seasons, from March until the end of October. For bookings and information the centre office is open 9:00am-6:00pm.

FAQ

How do I travel from Delhi to McLeod Ganj & back?

For travel from Delhi to McLeod Ganj & back, one can choose between rail & road. Train travel is highly recommended with enough options being there. The closest railway station is Pathankot from where you could get local taxis and buses for McLeodganj. You could also hire a private taxi if you prefer one. For train details, you could log on to www.indianrail.gov.in and for online railway ticket bookings you could log on to www.irctc.co.in.

There are frequent Public Transport buses including Volvos available from Delhi to Dharamsala/McLeodganj that cost about Rs. 1000-1400 per person. They take about 13 hrs to cover the distance. A private vehicle could also be arranged for if you require the same.

Where exactly is the Yoga Centre in Dharamkot, Dharamsala located?

The Centre is located in Dharamkot Village, just above McLeod Ganj (also known as 'Upper Dharamsala'). It is possible to take a bus directly to McLeod Ganj or Dharamsala from several major cities in Northern India. If you arrive to Dharamsala, then take a bus (~10 Rupees) or shared jeep (~15 Rupees) up to McLeod Ganj. From there, you can come by foot (~20 minutes) via the TIPA (Tibertan Institute for Performing Arts) Road to our Centre, located on the footpath between Dharamkot and Bhagsunath (Bhagsu), just 50 meters directly below the Vipassana Meditation Centre.

From Mcleodganj, rickshaws charge ~60 Rupees, and taxis charge ~100 Rupees. Ask the driver to take the trail down on the right side to the Yoga Centre. This turn is short distance before the Dharamkot rickshaw stand by the chai-shop touching the Vipassana Meditation Centre. Look for the Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Centre's bright yellow-orange sign just above this right hand trail, which is also going towards the ‘Dev Cottages’.

Alternatively, you can take a rickshaw from Mcleod Ganj to Village Bhagsunag (~50 Rupees) and walk up the trail to the Centre (10 minutes). The Yoga Centre consists of two large semi circular buildings and smaller yellow houses with students’ rooms. 'Dev Cottages' is a good landmark to use, if coming by rickshaw or taxi.

How do I get to Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj?

There are two main ways of getting to Dharamsala, or more specifically, McLeod Ganj (which is closer to our Yoga Centre). The first way is to take a direct government or private bus to Dharamsala and/or McLeod Ganj from many major cities in Northern India such as Kulu, Mandi, Dheradun, Rishikesh, Agra or Delhi. Another way to travel to McLeod Ganj is to take a night sleeper train from Delhi to Pathankot and then take a bus from Pathankot to McLeod Ganj. Train reservations can easily be made at the Foreigners Reservation Office at the railway stations in Mumbai, Madras, Calcutta and Delhi. Payments can be made in English Pounds, Euros or U.S. Dollars. If you are paying in Indian Rupees, you may be required to show an encashment certificate (like ATM withdrawal bill or currency exchange bill).

You can also check on the Internet for the availabilities of flights to Dharamsala (Kangra) airport, from Delhi or Amritsar, from the local Indian air companies like Air India, Kingfisher or Indigo at any travel agency in India.

The booking of the flights as well as the trains can be possibly made online on www.makemytrip.com or other similar ticket booking websites.

When is the Dharamkot Yoga Centre open?

The Dharamkot Yoga Centre operates during the Spring and Summer seasons, from early April until the end of October. Then we move to the Arambol Yoga Centre in North Goa for the Winter season, from early November until the end of March.

Rustic triple occupancy: Large room with attached toilet, hot shower, bathroom, and shared kitchen (Sink & Kettle) ₹ 800 for single. For extra ₹ 150 per day per person to be paid at the Centre.

Solarium quadruple occupancy: Large room with attached toilet, hot shower, bathroom, and kitchen ₹ 800 for single. For extra ₹ 150 per day per person to be paid at the Centre.

Bird of Paradise quadruple occupancy: Large room with attic, balcony and good view, attached toilet, hot shower, bathroom, and shared kitchen (Sink & Kettle) ₹ 900 for single. For extra ₹ 200 per day per person to be paid at the Centre.

Daisy double occupancy: Large room with balcony and views of snow peaks, Wifi, attached toilet, hot shower, bathroom and kitchen ₹ 2950 (Includes Tax 18%) for single occupancy. For extra person ₹ 200 per day to be paid at the Centre.

Honey Suckle double occupancy: Large room with balcony and views of snow peaks, Wifi, attached toilet, hot shower, bathroom and kitchen ₹ 2950 (Includes Tax 18%) for single occupancy. For extra person ₹ 200 per day to be paid at the Centre.

Poppy double occupancy: Large high placed room with balcony and views of snow peaks, Wifi, attached toilet, hot shower, bathroom and kitchen ₹ 3300 (Includes Tax 18%) for single occupancy. For extra person ₹ 200 per day to be paid at the Centre.

Violet double occupancy: Large high placed room with balcony and views of snow peaks, Wifi, attached toilet, hot shower, bathroom and kitchen ₹ 3300 (Includes Tax 18%) for single occupancy. For extra person ₹ 200 per day to be paid at the Centre.

To reserve your place on the course and room of your choice, you have to book in advance by clicking on the link, using your credit card. Book Now

In the vicinity to the Yoga Centre you can order drinks and food at restaurants offering great variety of fresh vegetarian Indian as well as Western cuisine.

To reduce the amount of plastic bottles in the area, which are extremely harmful to the local environment, we provide safe filtered drinking water free of cost to all our Yoga students at the Yoga Centre.

Payment modes: Debit & Credit cards, Internet banking and Wallets.

Minimum 5 nights and Maximum 30 nights.

Check-in: Sunday 11 am and Check-out: Friday or Saturday 11.30 am.

Optional: While booking accommodation also can be included 5-Day Yoga Course. 5-Day Yoga Course starts every Monday 9.30am

To reserve your place on the course and room of your choice, you have to book in advance by clicking on the link, using your credit card. Book Now

What are the weather conditions?

During March and the beginning of April as well as the late October it can be quite cold, so warm winter clothing and footwear are essential. Although guest houses usually provide extra blankets, a sleeping bag is useful. In May and June as well as September the nights are often cold and the days are usually hot. It is a very pleasant time to be in Dharamkot, as the always cool mornings and evenings offer refreshing relief from the heat of the Indian plains. A waterproof jacket and umbrella are useful during this time and necessary during July and August. You can purchase Western, Tibetan and Indian style clothing and footwear for all weather conditions at reasonable rates in the surrounding local markets of Bhagsu and McLeod Ganj.